For many attorneys that practice in criminal law, contract law is a distant and haunting memory. While certainly pragmatic, for those of us that wished to be in court everyday, contract law represented the antithesis of becoming trial attorneys. But when it comes to plea agreements, knowing the fundamental principles of contracts is necessary to … Continue reading The Importance of Contract Law in Plea Agreements

The ABA Journal is profiling a story where the Lea County Public Defender is refusing to provide lawyers in some cases and is being fined as a result. The PD says that while he acknowledges his statutory duty to provide lawyers to represent those who qualify, he also is reminding the state that he has … Continue reading New Mexico Public Defender’s Office “Goes on Strike”

This is a sad story. Judge that was investigated for allowing her law clerk to wear her robe and rule on traffic cases was found to be suffering from Alzheimer's. Check out the article on the ABA Journal site. One question that hasn't been answered is whether the law clerk (an attorney) could face any … Continue reading Judge Allows Law Clerk to Rule on Cases

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